Experience

Australian Defence College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Directing Staff

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Responsible for guiding the learning of senior Australian Defence and security professional on the Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC). Part of a small team that developed and delivers the "Advanced Technology for Strategists" within the DSSC curriculum. Unit coordinator for the major module "Future War." Associate editor for "The Forge," focusing on technology and capability. (The Forge exists to build and hone the intellectual edge of member’s operating within the Profession of Arms.) Continuing to research and consider the impacts and applications of AI and trusted autonomous systems. Show less



Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies

• Weston Creek, Canberra

• Student

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Awarded a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies looking at the governance of autonomous systems in the Australian Defence Force. Awarded a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies looking at the governance of autonomous systems in the Australian Defence Force.



Royal Australian Air Force

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer Commanding Air Training Wing

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Commanding and leading Air Force's officer aircrew training Wing consisting of, No 1 Flying Training School, No 2 Flying Training School, Basic Flying Training School, School of Air Traffic Control, Central Flying Training School, Combat Survival Training School, No 32 Squadron and the Royal Australian Air Force Museum. Highlights of my tenure; - The initial design and conceptualisation of the Aviation Academy Concept. - Working with a range of stakeholders to optimise the ongoing delivery of the PC-9A capability in the final years of its service life. - Working with the Defence Science and Technology Group to develop "Athena," a flying training pipeline modelling and management tool, aimed at assisting decision making within the Air Force aircrew training system. Show less



Royal Australian Air Force

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Strategic Design -Air Force

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  Responsible for Future Concepts, Experimentation, Force Structure Design & Live, Virtual, Constructive Simulation.Highlights of this position were;- Involvement with Air Force's contribution to the development of the 2015 Australian Defence White Paper, the Force Structure Review.- Working with the Defence Science and Technology Organisation to build and establish the Joint Air Warfare Battle Lab (JAWBL), the Air Force's first foray into developing a live, virtual and constructive simulation capability.- Attendance at three Emerging Disruptive Technology Assessment Symposiums, including presenting at one of them.- Attending two USAF major wargames. Show less

• Deputy Director Airworthiness

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Responsible for facilitating the application of Air Commander Australia's Operational Airworthiness Authority within the Royal Australian Air Forces major operational command.

• Commanding Officer 37SQN

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

  Commanding and leading a unit of over 600 personnel responsible for delivering the ADF's tactical transport capability from its fleet of C-130J-30 and C-130H aircraft.My command focussed on the units logistic, engineering and maintenance performance and sustainability.During my tenure, the unit won the Royal Australian Air Forces Glouster Cup and Maintenace Trophy.A unique and challenging experience during my tenure was the withdrawal of the C-130H from service.